Answer:
[tex]2(x + 1)[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Combine like terms
[tex]3x + 2 - x - 4[/tex]
[tex](3x - x) + (2 - 4)[/tex]
[tex]2x + 2[/tex]
Answer: [tex]2(x + 1)[/tex]
